Wiluna is a small town located in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia. It serves as a service center for the local Martu people, the pastoral industry, and the Wiluna Gold Mine. The town is situated on the edge of the Western Desert, serving as the gateway to the Canning Stock Route and Gunbarrel Highway. Wiluna has a hot and dry climate, with mean maximum temperatures ranging from 19 °C (66 °F) in July to 38 °C (100 °F) in January. The annual rainfall in Wiluna is approximately 258 millimeters (10.2 in).
The Wiluna council area has a balanced age distribution, with a notable percentage of residents in the 30-39 age group. Renting is the predominant form of tenure, while agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the leading industries. The area also exhibits a mix of income levels and household rent affordability.
